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title: "Innovation Bridges Project"
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# Innovation Bridges Project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4d319c3-dea3-4aa3-bbd7-7e55909f38e0

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed the "Innovation Bridges Project" tender, aimed at engaging with 400 SMEs across three LEP areas to enhance their R&D activity. The project, classified under project management consultancy services (CPV ID: 72224000), involved a direct procurement method via a single tender action, due to its low value. The tender was published on 24th March 2020, with a tender period ending on 3rd April 2020. The contract was awarded to Blueberry Marketing Solutions Ltd, with the contract period running from 20th April 2020 to 19th April 2023, and the total contract value set at £33,732.50.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in project management consultancy, especially those focused on SME engagement and R&D facilitation. Companies that specialise in lead generation, project management, and consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The University of Bedfordshire is keen to collaborate with agile suppliers who can provide innovative solutions to drive SME engagement, fostering growth and expansion in the region.

## Notice

The University of Bedfordshire needs to engage with 400 SMEs across three LEP areas to accelerate their R&D activity, and seeks engagement of an external lead service to achieve this. Additional information: Please express an interest through the University of Bedfordshire's Procurement website. This website allows you to view the documents, send correspondence and submit your tender return

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccadb4fd-0517-4ba9-ae00-16617b76d614 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2020 - 19 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,732 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUEBERRY MARKETING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccadb4fd-0517-4ba9-ae00-16617b76d614
- 24 Mar 2020 at 11:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa4aa02-9613-4aa1-8420-4137a37350b5
- 24 Mar 2020 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa4aa02-9613-4aa1-8420-4137a37350b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccadb4fd-0517-4ba9-ae00-16617b76d614
  7th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5aa4aa02-9613-4aa1-8420-4137a37350b5
  24th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home
  Link to procurement website

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